9 days in Florida Itinerary

Fort Walton Beach is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Okaloosa Island and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Venture out of the city with trips to Pensacola Beach (Gulf Islands National Seashore & Pensacola Beach). And it doesn't end there: discover the deep blue sea with AJ's Water Adventures, don't miss a visit to Destin Harbor Boardwalk, enjoy the sand and surf at Navarre Beach, and immerse yourself in nature at Henderson Beach State Park.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Walton Beach trip planner.

El Paso to Fort Walton Beach is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from El Paso to Fort Walton Beach is 1 hour. When traveling from El Paso in June, plan for slightly colder days in Fort Walton Beach, with highs around 86°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): step off the mainland to explore Shell Island, admire the majestic nature at St. Andrews State Park, and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Panama City Beach journey planning website.

Traveling by car from Fort Walton Beach to Panama City Beach takes 1.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in June, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to St. Augustine.

St. On the 24th (Fri), gain insight at Flagler College, then stroll through St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Augustine Beach, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Spanish Military Hospital Museum.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read St. Augustine online travel route planner.

Drive from Panama City Beach to St. Augustine in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): take a tour of African Queen Canal Cruise, tour the pleasant surroundings at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Molasses Reef, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Key Largo trip planner.

Traveling by flight from St. Augustine to Key Largo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Key Largo sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 75°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): stroll through The Turtle Hospital, then enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach, then snap pictures at Seven Mile Bridge, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia Honda State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, then stroll through Dolphin Research Center, then examine the collection at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and finally see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Marathon travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Key Largo to Marathon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in June, and nighttime lows around 79°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marco Island.

Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, located on an island by the same name in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and then enjoy the sand and surf at South Marco Beach.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Marco Island travel route planner.

Getting from Marathon to Marco Island by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Marco Island when traveling from Marathon in June, with lows around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.